Paleo Granola: How to Make It 9 Different Ways

Browse through any health food store and you’ll see several varieties of granola.

Most of us think granola is generally healthy food. We start our day with a hearty bowl, eat it as a snack, and even sprinkle it on other foods as a nutritious topping.

But there’s a big problem with most of store-bought granola: it’s loaded with sugar, additives, and unhealthy fats.

That’s why I recommend making your own granola. You can add more variety, fill it with superfoods, and cut out the junk that food manufacturers like to pump it up with.

Best of all, you can make it totally paleo by subbing fiber-filled nuts and seeds in place of oats to add a delicious grain-free crunch.

I’ve collected 9 of the most delicious recipes for paleo granola to get you started.

Give a few of these a try and taste the difference!

Homemade Paleo Granola Recipes

1. Apple Pie Paleo Granola

Granola that’s grain-free, paleo, healthy, and actually tastes like apple pie? Believe it or not, this recipe really does bring it all to the table.

The authentic apple pie flavor comes from the combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and applesauce. Meanwhile, the stellar health benefits of this recipe come from the addition of ground ginger, coconut oil, nuts, and pumpkin seeds.

2. Paleo Granola

Crunchy, delicious, and simple, this recipe for paleo-friendly granola uses a secret ingredient that’s often overlooked: sesame seeds. Tiny but powerful, sesame seeds are chockfull of calcium, manganese, and copper, bringing a nutrient-packed twist to this tasty recipe.

This granola also features walnuts, pecans, and almonds. You’ll love it!

3. Chocolate Fudge Coconut Granola

Chocolate lovers, this one is for you! This decadent granola is delicious enough to satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth, but full of health-promoting ingredients that make it 100 percent guilt-free.

The base of this recipe is pretty simple with just three ingredients: nuts, chia seeds, and shredded coconut. Mix in some creamy fudge made from coconut oil, cacao powder, and maple syrup and you have yourself an indulgent treat.

5. Homemade Granola Cereal

If you’re looking for a healthy way to start your morning and cut the mid-morning munchies, look no further.

This recipe has everything you need; it features high-fiber nuts and seeds plus antioxidant-rich cacao nibs and maple syrup. It even delivers some serious protein with a few scoops of plant-based protein powder to keep you feeling full and satisfied.

7. Grain-Free Granola

This recipe takes just 20 minutes of prep time, which means it comes together in a cinch.

It doesn’t get simpler than this: just combine your ingredients – a tasty of mix of nuts and seeds, maple syrup, and coconut flakes – spread onto a sheet, and bake. You’ll have an instant snack ready to be devoured in less than an hour, start to finish.

8. Blueberry Granola

Fruity and full of flavor, you’ll definitely want to whip up a second batch of this tasty blueberry granola.

With almonds, pecans, and sunflower seeds, this granola is brimming with extra fiber. Add in a bit of flaxseed and coconut oil for some healthy fat and you have the recipe for a balanced and super nutritious snack.

9. Paleo Pumpkin Spice Granola 3 Ways

I’m a firm believer in the belief that pumpkin can make any recipe better. Case in point: this delectable granola recipe.

Mix some pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, and whole flax seeds and you have this delicious creation. Add some pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, and golden berries to take this granola from good to irresistible.